Copyright Royalty Board To Review Royalty Rate Hike

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has finally agreed to a rehearing of an earlier streaming royalty rate hike that miffed many in the industry. The rehearing comes after several influential broadcasters, including NPR and KCRW, applied massive pressure on the Board. “The Copyright Royalty Judges desire to hear the positions of each party on each of the issues raised in these motions,” the decision declared. The document...

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Slacker Unveils Player

Slacker, the new satellite music service/player, has unveiled their portable music device. The satellite radio subscription service combined with a separate Wi-Fi-enabled player will be available in the early summer, with models ranging roughly from $150 to $299. A car kit that will also be arrive sometime during the holiday season. More information on...

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